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Luke Wilkinson

Luke graduated from the University of Glasgow in November 2018 and quickly landed a job as a Staff Writer with Auto Express. He mainly writes news stories for the website and the magazine.

Before his current employment, Luke managed his own car news and reviews website. He also gathered some formal experience with Road Record – the motoring supplement to the Daily Record. He spends his spare time restoring his 1993 Rover Mini Sprite.

e-mail: luke_wilkinson@autovia.co.uk 

Audi Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro
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Audi Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro

Audi has announced more details of its plug-in hybrid Q5 SUV. It’s got 362bhp and an all-electric range of 26 miles
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22 May 2019
New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

New Mercedes X-Class Element Edition trim launched

The new limited Mercedes X-Class Element Edition pick-up features more standard equipment and a unique livery
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20 May 2019
Limited edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ announced
Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ - rear

Limited edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ announced

The new special edition Mazda CX-3 GT SportNav+ arrives with a range of unique styling features and additional standard equipment
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20 May 2019
Limited-run BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced
BMW M5 Edition 35 Years - front

Limited-run BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the BMW M5, the German brand has released a new special edition model, limited to just 350 units
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17 May 2019
New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered
Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

New Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster considered

A Hennessey Venom F5 roadster is currently under consideration as the firm starts building the first Venom F5 prototype
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16 May 2019
Porsche Cayenne S Coupe launched: 434bhp for £73k
Porsche Cayenne S Coupe - front

Porsche Cayenne S Coupe launched: 434bhp for £73k

Porsche has launched a more powerful variant of the Cayenne Coupe, to sit between the entry-level model and the Cayenne Turbo Coupe
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15 May 2019
New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched
Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar

New Fiat 500 Star and Rockstar editions launched

Sitting at the top of the Fiat 500 range, the two new editions add fresh colour combinations and more standard equipment
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13 May 2019
BMW i8 Roadster revealed as new Formula E safety car
BMW i8 Roadster Formula E safety car - front

BMW i8 Roadster revealed as new Formula E safety car

A specially-modified BMW i8 Roadster will act as the safety car in this year’s ABB FIA Formula E Championship
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13 May 2019
Mazda plans new six-cylinder petrol and diesel hybrids
Mazda Vision Coupe concept - front

Mazda plans new six-cylinder petrol and diesel hybrids

Mazda will build two new straight-six hybrid engines, which will be fitted to the firm’s upcoming “Large Architecture”
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10 May 2019
Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV
Piech GT-X sketch

Piech announces plans for upcoming all-electric GT and SUV

Swiss start-up brand Piech has released some early design sketches and performance specifications for its upcoming all-electric models
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9 May 2019
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition
Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavarian Edition

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition

Mulliner has produced a special one-off Bentley Continental GT Convertible which pays homage to the German region of Bavaria
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8 May 2019
New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced
Porsche 911 Speedster - New York - front 3/4

New Porsche 911 Speedster prices announced

The limited edition Porsche 911 Speedster is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting from £211,599
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7 May 2019
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New facelifted Hyundai Ioniq range uncovered
Hyundai Ioniq Electric - front

New facelifted Hyundai Ioniq range uncovered

The Hyundai Ioniq range has been revised with fresh styling, new tech and a reworked electric drivetrain, borrowed from the Kona Electric
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3 May 2019
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in
Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition - front

Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag Edition waved in

The British firm’s latest special edition model adds a host of extra equipment and a unique colour palette to its compact performance SUV
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2 May 2019
New Lexus RC F facelift revealed
Lexus RC F and RC F Track Edition - action

New Lexus RC F facelift revealed

UK prices for the new Lexus RC F coupe have been released , following its debut at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year
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1 May 2019
Audi S4 Avant gets new mild-hybrid V6 diesel
Audi S4 Avant - front

Audi S4 Avant gets new mild-hybrid V6 diesel

The Audi S4 Avant has been fitted with a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, promising improved performance and economy
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1 May 2019
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept debuts at CV show
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept - front

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept debuts at CV show

The new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport SVP Concept featured at this year’s CV Show, previewing the brand’s upcoming SVP pack
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1 May 2019
Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain
Range Rover mild-hybrid

Range Rover gets new mild-hybrid powertrain

Jaguar Land Rover’s six-cylinder Ingenium engine is now available in the Range Rover, with an MHEV system and electric supercharger
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1 May 2019
RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger
RAC charger

RAC launches ‘journey-saving’ electric car charger

The RAC has developed a lightweight mobile EV charger, designed to provide stranded electric motorists with a boost to the nearest charger
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30 Apr 2019
New Vauxhall Vivaro van officially revealed
Vauxhall Vivaro van - front tracking

New Vauxhall Vivaro van officially revealed

The all-new, British-built Vauxhall Vivaro van has been unveiled at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. Prices start from around £23,000
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30 Apr 2019
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
Abarth 595 essessee 70th Edition - front static

Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced

Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
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29 Apr 2019
Jaguar Land Rover reveals new ‘earn as you drive’ tech

Jaguar Land Rover reveals new ‘earn as you drive’ tech

JLR's ‘Smart Wallet’ software will provide drivers with monetary rewards for sharing information on traffic jams and potholes
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29 Apr 2019
New 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 breaks cover
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe - New York front

New 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 breaks cover

The updated Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 is available with 469bhp or 503bhp, with the latter claiming the Nurburgring lap record for SUVs
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17 Apr 2019
New 2019 Mercedes GLS: flagship SUV revealed in New York
Mercedes GLS - New York front

New 2019 Mercedes GLS: flagship SUV revealed in New York

The third-generation Mercedes GLS SUV arrives to take on the BMW X7 and Range Rover
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17 Apr 2019
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New US market Toyota Yaris makes debut at New York
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New US market Toyota Yaris makes debut at New York

Toyota has released a hatchback version of the Mazda 2-based Yaris saloon ahead of its debut in New York, but it won't be coming to Europe
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17 Apr 2019
Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing
Renault EZ-FLEX - front

Renault EZ-FLEX all-electric van to enter real-world testing

12 all-electric Renault EZ-FLEX concept vans will be loaned to European businesses to test their performance in real-life working conditions
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17 Apr 2019
Audi S5 gets a new 342bhp mild-hybrid V6 diesel
Audi S5 Coupe - front

Audi S5 gets a new 342bhp mild-hybrid V6 diesel

The Audi S5 is now available with a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, offering both improved performance and efficiency
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17 Apr 2019
Ford Mustang High Performance Package launched
Ford Mustang High Performance Package - front action

Ford Mustang High Performance Package launched

Ford has launched a High Performance Package for its four-cylinder Mustang, adding bigger brakes, revised aerodynamics and new suspension
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17 Apr 2019
New Karma GT designed by Pininfarina revealed at Shanghai
Karma GT Pininfarina - Shanghai front

New Karma GT designed by Pininfarina revealed at Shanghai

The Pininfarina-penned Karma GT was joined by the Revero saloon and SC1 Vision concept on the brand's Shanghai stand
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16 Apr 2019
New all-electric Aston Martin Rapide E unveiled at Shanghai
Aston Martin Rapide E - Shanghai front

New all-electric Aston Martin Rapide E unveiled at Shanghai

The Aston Martin Rapide E is ready for production, offering 602bhp and a claimed range of more than 200 miles
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16 Apr 2019
New Porsche Cayenne Coupe unveiled
Porsche Cayenne Coupe - Shanghai front

New Porsche Cayenne Coupe unveiled

The new Porsche Cayenne Coupe rivals the BMW X6, and is on display at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show
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16 Apr 2019
New Lotus Evora GT4 Concept unwrapped at Shanghai
Lotus Evora GT4 Concept - front

New Lotus Evora GT4 Concept unwrapped at Shanghai

Track-only Lotus Evora GT4 Concept makes Shanghai debut, with a host of FIA-compliant safety kit and 170mph top speed
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16 Apr 2019
New 2019 MINI Clubman facelift breaks cover at Shanghai
MINI Clubman - Shanghai front

New 2019 MINI Clubman facelift breaks cover at Shanghai

The refreshed version of the MINI Clubman estate has made its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, sporting a fresh face and more standard kit
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16 Apr 2019
New Volvos to get road-reading tech
Volvo road awareness safety feature

New Volvos to get road-reading tech

New Volvo safety system warns drivers slippery road conditions and hazards in real time via a cloud-based network
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15 Apr 2019